How to Cancel Les Mills NZ Membership โ Step-by-Step 2026
Cancelling a Les Mills membership in New Zealand is a reasonably simple process as long as you follow the right steps and meet the notice period. Les Mills requires written notice and has a 3-month minimum term. Here's exactly how to do it.
Updated May 2026
5 min read
Les Mills NZ Cancellation โ Quick Summary
| Factor | Details |
| Minimum contract | 3 months |
| Notice period | 14 days written notice (after minimum term) |
| How to cancel | Online via member portal or in person at club |
| Early exit fee | Remaining weeks of minimum term (3-month period) |
| Cancellation after contract | Cancel any time with 14 days notice |
| Direct debit | Cancel only after written confirmation from Les Mills |
Step 1 โ Check Your Minimum Term
Les Mills requires a 3-month minimum. If you've been a member for less than 3 months, you'll need to either pay out the remainder or wait until the minimum term expires. Log into the Les Mills member portal or call your club to confirm your start date and when your minimum term ends.
Step 2 โ Submit Your Cancellation
Les Mills offers two ways to cancel:
1. **Online**: Log into the Les Mills member portal at lesmills.co.nz, navigate to your membership settings, and submit a cancellation request.
2. **In person**: Visit your home club and complete a cancellation form with a staff member.
Email or phone cancellations are not typically accepted as formal notice โ use the portal or complete a form in person. Always get written confirmation of your cancellation request.
Step 3 โ Notice Period
Once your 3-month minimum term is complete, Les Mills requires 14 days written notice to cancel. This means you'll be charged for approximately 2 more weeks after submitting your cancellation. Plan your timing accordingly โ if you want to stop paying on June 30, submit your cancellation around June 16.
Step 4 โ Get Confirmation
Wait for written confirmation from Les Mills that your membership has been cancelled and your final payment date. Do not cancel your direct debit before this confirmation arrives. Once you have the confirmation and your final payment has processed, cancel the direct debit through your bank.
Cancelling During the Minimum Term
If you want to cancel before your 3-month minimum term is up, you'll typically be required to pay the remaining weekly fees for that period. Les Mills may waive this in specific circumstances:
- **Medical / injury**: With a doctor's letter confirming you cannot exercise.
- **Significant relocation**: Moving to an area with no Les Mills club.
- **Financial hardship**: At management discretion.
Contact your club's membership team directly to discuss your situation โ outcomes can vary.
Les Mills NZ โ Suspending vs Cancelling
If you're going overseas, injured, or having a quiet period financially, Les Mills allows membership suspension for a weekly fee (typically $5โ$7/week instead of your full weekly rate). This pauses your membership without cancelling it โ useful if you plan to return. A suspension is not the same as cancellation โ your direct debit will continue at the reduced rate. Ask your club for current suspension terms.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Cancelling your direct debit before formal cancellation is confirmed โ leads to a debt balance
- Trying to cancel by email or phone rather than through the portal or in person
- Not accounting for the 14-day notice period in your timing
- Assuming suspension equals cancellation โ they're different
- Not getting written confirmation โ always request a cancellation confirmation email
๐ฏ
Not sure which gym is right for you?
Answer 6 quick questions โ get a personalised NZ gym recommendation in under 60 seconds. Free, no sign-up required.
Take the free quiz โ
Ready to Join?
ClassPass โ Try 500+ NZ Studios Free
Not sure which gym to commit to? Try ClassPass for a month free โ access yoga, HIIT, pilates, barre, cycling and more across hundreds of NZ studios.
Start free month โ
Compare All NZ Gyms
Side-by-side comparison of every major NZ gym chain โ verified 2026 prices, contracts, features, and honest ratings.
Compare gyms โ
More NZ Gym Guides
Cheapest Gym in NZ
Real 2026 prices from $7.99/week and tips to get joining fees waived.
Read guide โ
Best 24/7 Gym NZ
City Fitness, Jetts, Anytime Fitness, Snap โ compared by price and coverage.
Read guide โ
Yoga & Pilates NZ
Studio prices, reformer costs, and whether ClassPass beats a studio membership.
Read guide โ
How to Cancel a Gym NZ
Your rights, step-by-step instructions, and how to avoid paying out your contract.
Read guide โ